Microsoft Configuration Manager vs Tanium vs Zabbix comparison

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 5.7%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Tanium is 6.1%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zabbix is 28.4%, up from 23.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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MikeNelson2

IT Infrastructure Coordinator at NSW Government

Deployment recovery works well but requires configuration improvements

While I do not use the product frequently, many issues were due to configuration rather than the product itself. I cannot give an exact recommendation as it is not my area of responsibility. The team that uses it finds it adequate. It is presently good enough for us not to investigate other options. Overall, I rate the product a six out of ten.

A scalable solution that helps to understand how infrastructure works

Ed Jarecki

Owner/Assistant Vice President at Jarecki Real Estate Investments/ EverView

We use the tool as an infrastructure operational management solution. The solution is scalable and helps to understand how infrastructure works. It helps to improve the health of the organization. Any movement into a SaaS solution has challenges since the processes and data flows are not well…

Allows any number of customizations but lacks functionality for finding root causes

ASM Naushad Alam

Network Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

We have not yet purchased the commercial version so have a lack of technical ability. We do not yet fully know the key points or key features of the solution. We just use what we use along with WhatsUp Gold. Based on our use only, stability is rated a seven out of ten.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is easy to install, and quick to deploy."

"We are happy with the collaboration of SCCM with Patch My PC, which allows us to do patch work."

"The solution is user-friendly and easy to learn."

"This solution captures all the devices in our infrastructure."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is its ability to deploy patches to nearly all applications."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is the software deployment. Additionally, Microsoft integrates most of the other solutions well with one another."

"I like a lot of the reporting capabilities and baseline configurations."

"It gives us the ability to set up schedules, according to what our security requirements are, to automate the patching of our servers and desktops."

"For incident response tasks, all these tasks can get done in minutes with minimal disruption to the end-user."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the consolidation of all historical data on device endpoints, security drivers, firmware, and Software version gaps."

"I would say Tanium is the best tool for vulnerability management."

"I like the fact that you can create patching campaigns depending on the area of your network that you want to address first. I like the ability it has to make several campaigns that work in parallel."

"I find the inventory and compliance features of Tanium to be the most impressive."

"I like the tool's incident response and security patching."

"Tanium has made the process of detecting threats more proactive with its detection. So, the process is easier and more efficient."

"The security features are very valuable."

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"The most valuable feature is the monitoring of virtual machines."

"Like other common Linux distributions, some of the most valuable features of this solution are the ease of use and deployment. It's simple and has a lot of packages and a lot of software."

"The most valuable feature is service assurance."

"We like the user-interface for this solution, which makes it an easy to use tool."

"I like being able to use proxy servers for different locations. The agents are pretty cool. They're easy to roll out. The standard out-of-the-box templates are also pretty easy to use. The integration with other learning products is also good. I have, in the past, used Slack, but we've integrated it with Microsoft Teams. We also use it for SMS with a service called Redcoat. It is very flexible. It does what I need it to do, and my manager is very happy because it doesn't cost anything. We are nearing 4,000 hosts inside Zabbix, and we've got another 6,000 access points to add to it. We've thrown everything at it, and it has managed to keep going. I am very impressed with the tool, and I'd shake their hand very hard if I got to say the compliments to the Zabbix team. They keep improving it and doing refreshes, which is one good thing about it. There is also online information as well as books that you can purchase if you're willing to read enough. There is a lot to pick up, but it is a pretty complete solution."

"The solution is quite mature and very stable."

"The most valuable feature is network traffic monitoring."

"SNMP monitoring, source discovery, and alert triggering are most valuable."

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Cons

"The main room for improvement is the on-screen display. I think it would be good if some improvements were made."

"There is no asset management package included."

"There were misconfigurations by our team rather than issues with the product itself. However, it does seem a bit buggy from time to time, based on what I have heard."

"The solution does not support remote devices so the CMG is still required."

"The operations could be faster and you need some patience with this tool."

"There's no way to say, "I want this maintenance window to be on the second Tuesday of the month." It's strict. This window is this and that's it. You can't fluctuate."

"Management of Linux devices could be improved."

"The tool's deployment can be cumbersome."

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"The most painful thing is the interface. It's a bit unclear sometimes."

"Tanium's limitations should be improved because although it is a great tool, it is limited to only a few classes during a session."

"The performance could improve in future releases. We have had performance issues in specialized web environments, but overall I think the problems are less than 2% of the computer systems being used."

"Tanium required local admin or root rights on Mac devices, which did not comply with our security policies. This made the solution less suitable for our restrictive environment."

"The reporting could be improved."

"Most of the time, agent-relative issues have to be more equipped with self-healing features. At times, the agent is there, but for some reason, it doesn't report a status. It gives certain problems that are obviously agent-based."

"The solution lacks mobility."

"The solution needs to improve the reporting and tracking capabilities."

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"For us, the initial setup was complex"

"Its UI should be improved. They did some improvements in version 5, but it could benefit from some more work. Its integrations should also be improved. They've been active for one year, and they seem to have noticed that. It has new integrations, but it could benefit from more integrations. As far as I know, there is no model to push statistics, metrics, or events towards Zabbix. This type of API isn't yet there, whereas some other tools provide an API for this."

"The documentation could be improved."

"I want Zabbix to improve the UX/UI. Zabbix doesn't use a JavaScript chart for images, and I want them to improve this."

"Its UI needs to be improved a little bit more so that an end-user is also able to handle it. I can handle it, but others should also be able to handle it in a better way. It becomes complex when we are growing and need to add proxies. We need more scalability features and documentation for different use cases. A lot of articles are available, but they need to be in proper documentation. For example, when you have thousands of servers that have to be monitored in different regions of the world, there should be some kind of documentation to describe how you can create proxies and add them. Sometimes, when you are using the database, it can get overloaded. When the network is growing, the number of transactions becomes very high, and the database gets overloaded. There should be information about how to reduce the load on the MySQL database, which is what Zabbix is using. The market is growing a lot, and it should be enhanced for a lot more things. We are currently bringing enhancements at our end for different use cases. For example, when dockerization is going on, how can we check the logs inside the Dockers. We should also be able to monitor and check the number of logins and add features such as SSO login and two-factor authentication as a protocol. These are the security features and concerns that we have to deal with. Currently, we are developing modules to add features to Zabbix, but they should also work on these features."

"Documentation terminology could be improved."

"I would like to see a more flexible mobile client, and better HA out of the box."

"In the next release, I'm hoping for features targeted towards larger users with more customizable options. Despite this, I think pre-canned reports that can be used straight out of the box would be beneficial rather than having to configure each report individually. Additionally, a deeper dive into software configurations on the machines would be useful, although I understand there may be challenges in implementing this due to scripting requirements. More documentation would also be appreciated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is expensive."

"I rate the price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager an eight out of ten."

"The price is competitive and reasonable."

"The price model is different for every client."

"The solution operates on a licensing model that can be expensive."

"Presently, I am using a free trial version."

"We have to pay for a license."

"The license price could be reduced for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager They should make the price more affordable for smaller companies, most companies would be able to use the solution if it was priced better. There are more people on this cloud because you don't have to have either a server room or an on-premise server. You can have one IT person handle this without any local infrastructure."

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"It's an expensive solution. It would be nice if the cost were lower."

"The solution is expensive but it's a good investment."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

"The product's pricing differs from region to region depending on negotiations and the number of endpoints."

"It is higher than some competitors in the market."

"Tanium is a more expensive solution in Latin America than some of the competitors, such as BigFix."

"The solution offers value for money."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

"There is no license but we need to pay for support."

"It’s free of cost."

"For pricing, it's free. We don't pay anything for it. They open-source the code, and people pay for support."

"My manager is very happy because it doesn't cost anything."

"The solution is free. However, many open-sourced tools start out free but eventually start charging."

"We purchased Zabbix for a good price, including support"

"It is free, which allows us to reduce costs."

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May 31, 2015

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Government

13%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

32%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager takes knowledge and research to properly configure. The length of time that ...

How to choose between ManageEngine Desktop Central and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM)?

ManageEngine Desktop Central is very easy to set up, is scalable, stable, and also has very good patch management. Wh...

What do you like most about SCCM?

One of the standout features of SCCM is its application management capabilities. It allows us to create packages effi...

What do you like most about Tanium?

Tanium’s linear-chain architecture is valuable.

What needs improvement with Tanium?

While there is always room for improvement, I am pleased with Tanium.

What is your primary use case for Tanium?

The primary use case for Tanium ( /products/tanium-reviews ) is compliance, patching, and inventory as part of the co...

What do you like most about Zabbix?

The template system in Zabbix is very beneficial as it saves time in configuration.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zabbix?

The cost is minimal. It is literally free.

What needs improvement with Zabbix?

For me, Zabbix is very straightforward. I cannot think of any improvements needed. It's a very mature product. The on...

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Also Known As

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Overview

Microsoft Configuration Manager helps IT manage PCs and servers, keeping software up-to-date, setting configuration and security policies, and monitoring system status while giving employees access to corporate applications on the devices that they choose. When Configuration Manager is integrated with Microsoft Intune, you can manage corporate-connected PCs and Macs along with cloud-based mobile devices running Windows, iOS, and Android, all from a single management console.

New features of Configuration Manager, such as the support of Windows 10 in-place upgrade, co-management with Microsoft Intune, Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Servicing Dashboard, integration with Windows Update for Business, and more make deploying and managing Windows easier than ever before.

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Tanium Endpoint Platform reduces security risk, improves agility & increases efficiency, a fundamentally new approach to endpoint security's threat detection, indicent response, vulnerability assessment and configuration compliance & with management's software distribution, asset utilization, asset inventory and patch management.

Zabbix is an open-source monitoring software that provides real-time monitoring and alerting for servers, networks, applications, and services.

It offers a wide range of features including data collection, visualization, and reporting.

With its user-friendly interface and customizable dashboards, Zabbix helps organizations ensure the availability and performance of their IT infrastructure.